Fraud is an intentional deception or misrepresentation made for personal gain or so that another will act on the deception to his or her legal detriment. Fraud is a dishonesty used to gain a calculated advantage. Fraudulent behavior is illegal regardless of what type of fraud is committed. Tax fraud is a serious allegation because […]

If you are an employee who receives a salary from your employer for your labor, you are subject to paying taxes and subject to tax audits. A tax audit is the process where the IRS or some other state taxing agency reviews your tax return to determine whether the return depicted income, expenses and credits […]

An Offer in Compromise (OIC) is an agreement between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and a taxpayer that reconciles the taxpayer’s tax debt for less than what was originally owed. OIC’s may be the best option for taxpayers who are facing insurmountable tax debt and are unable to arrange a workable payment plan. An OIC […]

Most tax liability is civil not criminal. Failure to pay taxes can result in various actions including wage garnishment and bank restraints. However, there are some tax liabilities that will land the taxpayer in criminal court. The most common tax crimes are tax fraud and tax evasion. Tax evasion occurs when individuals, corporations, trusts and […]

One thing all Americans must do is file tax returns every year. It is important to fill out tax returns so that they are complete and accurate. This applies regardless of how much or how little money the taxpayer has, and regardless of whether the taxpayer is struggling financially. Taxpayers must file tax returns every […]

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Who We Are

We are two affiliated law firms providing Bankruptcy, Tax, Business and Corporate Legal Services

Law Offices of Stephen B. Kass, P.C.

For more than 15 years the Law Offices of Stephen B. Kass, P.C. has offered experienced legal counseling in the areas of Bankruptcy (Chapter 7, Chapter 13 for Consumers and Chapter 11 Reorganization filings for Businesses with high tax debt as well as Chapter 11 filings for individuals with substantial liabilities, Tax Litigation and Agreements with the Internal Revenue Service [IRS] and Debt Negotiations with Creditors).

We are one of the few firms in New York that deals with the IRS, NYS, the United Stated Attorneys and Attorney Generals on tax matters on a regular basis.

Gertler Law Group, LLC

Working with clients in Small/Local Business & Corporate matters including Business Exit Strategy, Purchase and Sale of Small Business, Corporate Compliance, and Shareholder Disputes.